Typescript autobiography of Lloyd Lamble, 1994 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2361442
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Lamble, Lloyd, 1914-2008
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1994
- 399 p.
- Summary:
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Memoirs of the Australian-born actor Lloyd Lamble. They describe his childhood in Melbourne, education at Wesley College, his work as a radio announcer, and his career as a stage and radio actor in Australia between 1934 and 1950. They refer to work with various Melbourne radio stations, J.C. Williamson Ltd., tours of Queensland and New Zealand, bouts of unemployment, and Lamble's experiences as an actor-manager and a showgrounds entertainer. Among the many individuals mentioned are Ada Freeman, L.A. Adamson, Coral Browne, Roy Rene, E.J. Tait, Sir Frank Tait, Bob Dyer and Cicely Courtneidge. The latter part of the manuscript deals with Lamble's life in England from 1950 onwards. Its describes his fluctuating fortunes as a film, television and stage actor and also his activities as a property developer and landlord. There are references to many English actors such as Joyce Grenfell, Alec Guinness and John Gielgud and also Australian expatriates such as Alan Cuthbertson, John Sherman, Bill Kerr and Leo McKern.
- Biography/History:
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Actor, born in Melbourne. Radio announcer from 1932. He began acting with the Lee Murray Radio Players. First stage performance was in 1934. Leading radio actor, 1939-1950. President of Actors' Equity, 1942-1948. He went to England in 1950, and has resided there since then.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no. : NLA MS 8900.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1914-1994
- Occupation:
- Actors
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2078 [Creator Date of Death + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 2008
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1994
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